Good news out of Washington! The recent omnibus spending bill increases funding for public transportation. Though funding only runs through September, it is welcome news to see, once again, that Congress can unite across party lines to support public transit.

“Transit Fares Surprisingly Well in House Spending Bill”—Streetsblog USA summarizes the funding for public transit included in the recent omnibus spending bill. Federal Transit Administration funding increased by $1 billion, and the TIGER grant program received a budget increase as well.

Public Transportation Continues to Face Challenges

News coverage notes that the Trump Administration’s infrastructure proposal doesn’t provide the support that public transit needs for maintenance, improvement and expansion.

“Trump Plan is Bad for Transit Infrastructure”“—Writing in Newsday, transit leader Linda Bailey describes how the Administration’s infrastructure proposal would not only shortchange public transit but would also takes dollars away from transit programs.

Public transportation advocates, just like you, make a difference when it comes to protecting public transportation in Washington. Members of Congress across the political divide are listening to their constituents and their desire for a strong, interconnected, multimodal transit system.

We’re dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest in public transportation news across the country and action you can take to stand up for mobility and America’s transit infrastructure.